Graduate Certificate
This course is designed to help you develop advanced theoretical and applied skills in musculoskeletal physiotherapy, critical evaluation of literature and research design. The flexible design of this course allows students to continue clinical work while studying.
The qualification awarded on graduation is recognised in the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) as Level 8.
Please note, the following course structure is indicative and subject to change depending on your course location, offer year or how you tailor your course with specialisations, majors, minors and electives. Structures for the following year are not normally finalised until October, so the sample provided is based on the most recently approved structure. For more information, please refer to the La Trobe University Handbook.
To qualify for the award of Graduate Certificate in Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy, students must complete a total of 60 credit points across 1 year.
Year 1 requires the completion of 60 credit points including:
Core subjects are required subjects in your course. You need to complete these subjects to attain your degree.
Subject name Subject code Year Credit points ACADEMIC INTEGRITY MODULE LTU0AIM 1 0 ADVANCED CLINICAL SCIENCES IN PHYSIOTHERAPY PTY5ACS 1 15 SEARCH AND EVALUATE EVIDENCE (SPORT AND MUSCULOSKELETAL PHYSIOTHERAPY) PTY5SEE 1 15 PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT IN MUSCULOSKELETAL PHYSIOTHERAPY PTY5PDM 1 30The Handbook contains detailed course information designed for enrolled students, including course structures, electives and options. The delivery of this course can vary between campuses.
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Graduates of the Graduate Certificate of Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy are employed in a variety of musculoskeletal physiotherapy settings such as private practice, hospitals, rehabilitation centres, community health centres and specialist clinics. Graduates are eligible to apply for the completing the Master of Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy program, thereby continuing the studies.